Instagram keywords - are they really the next big thing on the platform? Spoiler alert: yes, they are! Keywords are the heart of SEO. It couldn't be any different for Instagram, as the platform evolves, and becomes more and more advanced, along with its in-app search engine. The smartest thing... read more →
Oct
16
Oct
16
Alt text, hashtags or Instagram keywords in the caption? What works the best on the platform? It’s time to find out what Instagram SEO means, why it matters, and — most importantly — how it can help you grow on the platform. In a perfect world, we learn the basics... read more →
Oct
05
Which Instagram metrics matter the most and why they're such a big deal? At IQ Hashtags, we truly believe that metrics are your best friend - because what you can't measure, you can't easily improve. That why Instagram metrics MATTER SO MUCH. At the same time, let's face the truth: Instagram... read more →
Sep
28
Short Instagram captions aren't only for those who don't enjoy writing long forms. Quite the opposite - short captions are a lot more challenging to create, and sometimes they can tell your followers more than a long form ever can. It all depends on our word choice! It's no secret... read more →
Sep
28
How to copy hashtags on Instagram? Is it possible to copy-paste Instagram hashtags? These are the questions we hear most often from our clients and ambitious content creators thinking about optimising the time they spend doing the hashtag research. Yes, we hear them a lot and you'll find the answers below,... read more →
Sep
28
We got so many questions about the option to view someone else's Instagram stories anonymously and the tools that have their Instagram story viewer feature, that we had to create a dedicated post to discuss the topic in detail and share our latest discoveries. Let's set the record straight, debunk... read more →
Sep
22
You’ve just come up with the perfect Instagram account idea, something that’s totally outstanding, and you’ve even started planning out your engagement strategy and creative content. The only problem? You have yet to find the perfect Instagram username idea. Or maybe even a few Instagram usernames to pick the top... read more →
Sep
15
While browsing through amazing Instagram Reels, you might want to screenshot or even record the most outstanding ones to show them to your friends who don’t have the app. And here’s the question - does Instagram notify the creator when you screenshot or record their content? Don’t worry, today we’ll... read more →
Sep
04
Why are your Instagram views going down? Today, we’ll discuss all the mistakes that can decrease your Instagram reach and make organic views drop, of course, along with the top tips to boost them back again. Lately, Instagram creators (yup, even the top ones) have been asking us: Hey, IQ... read more →
Aug
28
How to get verified on Instagram?! We've all witnessed it before, that coveted blue checkmark gracing an Instagram username. It instantly radiates an air of sophistication and exclusivity. But how on earth does one go about earning it? That symbol stands for "verification" by Instagram, a status that not only... read more →